I am fine keeping the current railing.
Dangerous stairs look like carpet.
I am tempted for looks and safety to rip up the carpet on the stairs.
On the upstairs and downstairs hall that meets the stairs is hardwood floors.
Unfortunately it seems the carpet s just not very high quality.
Also unfortunate is that we can t afford to replace that stain showing beige ness in every room.
I am in a contemporary 1970 s townhouse that has been gradually de contemporized over the years through renovations by previous owners.
Types of stairs that may benefit from carpeting.
Now i am desparately seeking ideas on a modestly priced way to make my quasi floating stairs look more contemporary.
Something like the picture i attached.
The carpeting also was just installed last year before my husband and i owned the house.
If i had known that i would have pulled that carpet up a year ago.
A staircase rug is also soft to the feet.
We have small chil.
Keep the stairs free of toys and other obstacles which can also be very dangerous on stairs.
If you d like to protect your stairs while providing a bit of extra grip our top choices for carpet stair treads should fit that bill.
Slip resistant paint is also available.
Wooden stairs are so gorgeous but they take a lot of wear and tear.
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Jan 5 2017 explore homeincsales s board carpeted stairs on pinterest.
Treads can be in the form of tape rubber plastic or carpet.
Because my house was built in the 60 s i knew there was a 75 chance that the stairs would be oak just like the floors throughout the house.
Let s take a look.
Plus they can be dangerous for children stocking feet or those with mobility issues.
Painted stairs don t have to be bold.
These two toned white and brown stairs from in my own style are proof that painted stairs work in any home.
Safety should always come first an as unbelievable as it may sound a carpet will not prevent you from slipping and falling down the stairs.
Would a patterned fully carpeted stairs look ok.
I tried to find pictures so i can get an idea by no luck.
A fresh coat of paint can transform your staircase without a lot of money.
There truly were oak hardwood treads under that dreaded carpet.
Hi i have plywood on the stairs so i can t do a runner.